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Suggest Treatment For Constipation

Hi. I've always had trouble with constipation. But this time it's the worst. I haven't been able to go for weeks and since Saturday I've been really tired and extremely nauseous. I don't have insurance so I really don't want to go the E.R. route if I don't have too. But eating anything makes me feel so sick. I've even vomited a few times. Any ideas or suggestions?
posted on Sat, 1 Nov 2014
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hi
Thank you for asking HCM
I have gone through your query.As you didn't have a bowel movement for more than 1 week an enema will be needed.Bisacodyl suppositories can be initially tried.If both are not helping then manual removal will be needed as fecoliths might have formed and obstructed.Once you had a bowel movement you can start taking stool softners.You should have more fibre in your diet.Should take lot of water also.Such a way you can manage your regular constipation.If no improvement with these then you should have a colonoscopy and biopsy if needed after consulting a gasteroenterologist to rule out any problems.Hope this may help you.
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Suggest Treatment For Constipation

hi Thank you for asking HCM I have gone through your query.As you didn t have a bowel movement for more than 1 week an enema will be needed.Bisacodyl suppositories can be initially tried.If both are not helping then manual removal will be needed as fecoliths might have formed and obstructed.Once you had a bowel movement you can start taking stool softners.You should have more fibre in your diet.Should take lot of water also.Such a way you can manage your regular constipation.If no improvement with these then you should have a colonoscopy and biopsy if needed after consulting a gasteroenterologist to rule out any problems.Hope this may help you. Let me know if you have any further query.